Mom Tips
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5 Tips For Homeschooling Your PreSchooler
I received Leapfrog products for free in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are 100% my own. I have four beautiful kiddos and I have homeschooled all of them for preschool. The primary reason I have homeschooled my own kids for the preschool age is that I truly enjoy watching them learn. I love being there as they discover new knowledge and obtain new skills! There is nothing like watching your kids write their name for the first time or count to 10 all by themselves! There are so many important skills kids need to learn before Kindergarten. Yes many of those are basic cognitive skills like writing, counting,…
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5 Tips on How to Combat Fleas
I received products for free in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions are 100% my own. Fleas are seriously the most pesty, annoying little creatures. They get on your animals, in your home and bite everybody in site! I pretty much HATE those things! As a pet owner of 3 cats, 1 dog and 2 turtles – along with 4 very active kiddos, I can tell you we have had to do quite a bit of experimenting on the best methods for keeping the fleas away and out of our home! 1. Spray your yard! Ok I am not a huge fan of using chemical products AT ALL! But…
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5 Tips for Eating Organic on a Budget
This post was sponsored by Wild Oats. All opinions are 100% my own. Whether you are trying to eat strictly organic or simply improve your eating habits, you can most definitely shop for organic foods and stay to a budget. I have always been extremely budget oriented. But NEVER have I let my budget take precedence over feeding my family healthy foods. Here are a few tips I have learned for saving money and sticking to a budget while shopping for organic foods. 1. Make a meal plan This is the same rule of thumb for any “budget shopping”. The best way to make sure you don’t over spend or buy…
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How to Save On School Pictures
This post was sponsored on behalf of Simple Canvas Prints. All opinions are 100% my own. The price of school photographs have become just ridiculous. I have four kids and if I just wanted one single photo of each of my kids, I would be paying more than $100! Even worse, the photo’s all look the same, with the same pose, in the same position, with the same background….BORING! So I decided I will no longer order school photo’s. I would much rather snap a candid shot of my kids playing, being themselves and put it on canvas where I can display it beautifully in my home. I’m not a big…
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Pregnancy Tip: From Frumpy to Stylish on a Budget
I participated in a Blog Blast Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Bella Gravida. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Boy has pregnancy and maternity changed over the years. I remember when I was pregnant with my first child, I had only one place to shop for maternity clothes, they were insanely expensive, way over sized (I am only 5 ft tall and a very small frame) and the worst part…they were UGLY. When you are already rapidly gaining weight and feeling frumpy, you don’t need clothes to enhance that feeling. Thank God maternity clothes have changed over the past 12 years! Now days…
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Coping Thru Miscarriage and Postpartum Depression
Coping with miscarriage and postpartum depression is something I wish I knew nothing about. With all my heart I wish I could say I sympathize with you those emotions but cannot relate. Unfortunately, that is not my story. I have been faced with some of the deepest hurt and pains over the past several years, caused by the loss of very much wanted babies. I have endured 3 very heart breaking miscarriages. As a result I have dealt with each and every one of them differently. My first miscarriage came as a complete and utter shock! I was 12-13 weeks when we went for our first prenatal visit (with was…
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5 Tips For Living With Bladder Leakage (and staying active for busy moms!)
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Depend. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation. As many of you know I am a busy mom of four beautiful kiddos. But having those 4 kids, has changed me in more ways than one. More specifically it has changed my bladder for life. If you are a mom you can relate I am sure – now every time I run, jump, skip, sneeze, even yell I have to deal with a little bit of leakage. It is not only annoying but it is embarrassing. Depend Silhouette Active…
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How to get Customized Clothing and Designer Looks for Your Kids!
I received these items for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are true and 100% my own. I know I may be biased but I have always thought my kids were the most beautiful models in the world. When my oldest was a baby she used to model, and there are times I wish we never stopped. Each and every one of my four children are absolutely uniquely beautiful both inside and out! I know that it’s not what they are wearing that makes them pretty/handsome, but dressing them in quality clothing has always been something I have been passionate about. One of my most favorite places…
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Mom Tip: Trust Your Instincts
This post is sponsored by Tommee Tippee. All opinions are 100% my own. Tommee Tippee is supporting mom’s instincts with the #ParentOn campaign. #ParentOn encourages parents to ignore the unsolicited advice they may receive, trust their instincts and embrace all of the perfectly imperfect parenting moments as their children grow! If you are a parent I am sure you have several of your own #ParentOn stories….here’s a couple of mine! I can’t tell you how many times I have been given unsolicited parenting advice. In fact, I feel like when you become a first time parent, suddenly everyone around you feels like they know more than you and should offer…
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To all of the “Little” People Affected by the Ashley Madison Hack
I NEVER talk about the trendy “news” happening in the world. I stay away from talking politics. I do talk about being a Christian, but this is different – I just feel like I need to do a quick vent as to my feelings on all the hype about the Ashley Madison hack. However, can I say that I find it interesting how everyone is all in an uproar about the Ashley Madison hack and how it has affected the Duggars or Sam and Nia. But come on, why are we capitalizing on the pain of those who are obviously hurting as they are being pulled apart by the media.…
